C2 Holley Bowl Gasket Removal

[John L.]

66 Coupe 427/425 Holley 4150 / 3247 Carb had a leak at front bowl. Removd carb, removed front bowl and metering block. Found old style paper gaskets. How can I remove the gasket material without damaging carb. I probably should have left well enough alone and just replaced the nylon screw seals. It is a real mess now.

[Chris H.]

Re: C2 Holley Bowl Gasket Removal

John I restored my 69 tri-power Holleys over the summer. I used a Dremmel tool with a 1 inch wire wheel which proved very effective at removing the old gaskets etc. without damaging the metal. At times I also used a plastic, not metal, paint scraper for any heavy stuff. Get yourself a Holley Trick Kit rebuild kit and you'll be good to go.

[Carl N.]

Re: C2 Holley Bowl Gasket Removal

I have use stiff tooth brush after soaking overnight in Berryman carb cleaner, then dry with compressed air
Be careful to not leave any gasket pieces in passage ways.

[John L.]

Re: C2 Holley Bowl Gasket Removal

I ended up using wd40 and an abrasive bit on my right angle grinder. I dont know what the bit is called. It was abput 1.5 in diameter, yellow and had abrasive "tits" sticking up from the base. Has anyone ever used brake fluid to soften up the gaskets ?? Thanks all for your help.